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BV02 OSW

2002 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OSW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,444 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center brake light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,663 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,663 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,314 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 90,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,314 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center brake light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2012 84,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,044 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,768 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,758 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 May 2006 39,676 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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BV02 OSW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV02 OSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV02 OSW registered?

BV02 OSW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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